Senior C++ Software Engineer

SciTec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. For the past forty-five plus years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to deliver world-class data exploitation capabilities supporting missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance; space domain awareness; and aircraft survivability missions.

• →Design, implement, and maintain C++ software components supporting remote sensor data processing
• → Develop and optimize high-throughput algorithms for image analysis, detection, and tracking
• → Improve performance, scalability, and reliability of existing software systems
• → Apply strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and performance trade-offs
• → Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented C++ code using modern language features
• → Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and design decisions
• → Collaborate with algorithm developers, systems engineers, and integration teams
• → Work effectively within an Agile software development process
• → Support integration, testing, and debugging in Linux environments
• → Communicate technical concepts clearly to team members and stakeholders
• → Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, or a related technical field

• 5+ years of professional experience developing software in C++
• 3+ years of professional experience working in Linux environments
• Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms
• Demonstrated performance optimization skills for data-intensive or compute-intensive systems
• Experience writing production-quality, maintainable C++ code
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented with a focus on correctness and reliability
• Ability to work full-time, in person at the Boulder, CO office
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred:

• Experience with modern C++ standards (C++17, C++20, or newer)
• Experience with GPU programming (e.g., CUDA, OpenCL, or similar)
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles, including SOLID patterns
• Experience working with remote sensing data (OPIR, EO/IR, SAR, Spectral, RF, or similar)
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Physical Sciences
• Fluency in one or more additional languages such as Python, Rust, or MATLAB
• Professional experience working in Agile software development environments
• Active DoD Secret security clearance or higher